January 18, 2012 11:50 AM
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How to tell your doctor you want another opinion
Confirming a diagnosis can sometimes make the difference between recovering and getting worse, as a recent Wall Street Journal article shows.
But telling your doctor you want to go for a second opinion can be uncomfortable.
So how should you let him or her know, and what should you do to actually obtain one?
Dr. Holly Phillips shared some important advice on those questions, on "CBS This Morning."
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